Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which provide treatment to handle both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for folks involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health disorders frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help people using a comprehensive treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing substance abuse problems. Providing a secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their program and progress. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life circumstances more proficiently if they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.